Preventing Lead Poisoning Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 5/25/2021
Actions
- 2021-05-25Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2021-05-25Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-05-25 (00)
Preventing Lead Poisoning Act of 2021
This bill requires coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) of screening blood lead tests. Specifically, CHIP must cover a child's test once at the age of 12 months and once at the age of 24 months, or once between the ages of 24 months and 72 months if the child has never been assessed, as well as testing at such other times as recommended by a child's health care provider. The bill also provides statutory authority for these requirements (regarding testing intervals) for state Medicaid programs.
Cosponsors (2)
- Rob Portman (R-OH)
- Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
Subjects
- Blood and blood diseases
- Child health
- Government information and archives
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Health information and medical records
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Medicaid
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- State and local government operations
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